Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Budget-Friendly Hill Stations in India for a Summer Escape
India has many hill stations to escape the hot summer.
The CNBC-TV18 Travel Desk picked eight affordable destinations.
Manali offers adventure, while Darjeeling has tea plantations.
Yercaud is a tranquil spot, and Chail is less crowded than Shimla.
Kasauli is great for hikers.
Panchgani offers colonial buildings.
Chikmagalur is known as the 'Coffee Land of Karnataka'.
Rishikesh combines adventure with spirituality, offering yoga and adventure activities.
Manali offers adventure and scenery, with affordable lodging and food.
Darjeeling, known for its toy train and tea plantations, is a northeastern summer retreat.
Yercaud is a tranquil and affordable alternative to Ooty and Coonoor.
Chail, near Shimla, offers cool weather and less congestion, making it less expensive.
Kasauli is a paradise for hikers and environmental lovers in Himachal Pradesh.
- Who
- CNBC-TV18 Travel Desk
- What
- Eight budget-friendly hill stations in India
- When
- During the summer
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide a refreshing retreat from the summer heat and offer budget-friendly vacation spots.
- Recommended By
- CNBC-TV18 Travel Desk
- Featured Destinations
- Manali, Darjeeling, Yercaud, Chail, Kasauli, Panchgani, Chikmagalur, Rishikesh
- Focus
- Budget-friendly summer retreats